#426A15 Hex Color
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A desaturated, muddy olive, #426a15 carries a somber, serious weight. This dark green works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can easily appear dull. Pair it with soft cream or warm neutrals to lift its moody character. With a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against white, the hex code #426a15 remains readable for accessible body text.
Questions about #426a15
What is #426a15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #426a15 is rgb(66, 106, 21), in HSL hsl(88, 67%, 25%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 80%, 58%.
Which color palettes work best with #426a15?
Pair #426a15 with soft creams or warm, sandy beiges to lift its heavy character and provide necessary visual relief. For a more sophisticated scheme, try using this deep olive alongside charcoal or muted terracotta to emphasize its organic, earthy quality.
Is #426a15 readable on white or black?
#426a15 has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.